The Othernauts

A retelling that is as riotously funny as it is radical, The Othernauts is an absolute hoot from start to finish - heroes of long ago have never been so hilarious! * PIERS TORDAY, author of THE LAST WILD *
Laugh-out-loud funny and edge-of-seat thrilling, The Othernauts is a legendary adventure, destined to capture the imaginations of today's young heroes. * Sophie Anderson, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS *
Huge fun - an exuberant and irresistible retelling of Jason and the Argonauts for our times. The voice is funny, fresh and mischievous - highly recommended * Liz Flanagan, author of WILDSMITH *
Pollard illuminates mythology with delicious bursts of wit and wordplay, much like an ambrosian bubble tea. Phoebe, her heroine, sails off with Jason and his crew on an adventure with new pal Perry and the sentient Argo herself. Nothing turns out as planned, but this uproarious retelling is sure to be a huge hit with young readers, especially fans of Who Let the Gods Out and Loki. * Gita Ralleigh, author of THE VOYAGE OF SAM SINGH *
This is the Argonautica such as you have never encountered it before, with all the 'rizz' and witticism familiar to fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. . . a full and rich retelling. Macha Yao's illustrations are wonderful, chiming perfectly with the text. . . a thoroughly enjoyable read for fans of Greek legends who love to laugh. * INIS Magazine, Children's Books Ireland *
Bursting with humour and mayhem, this retelling remainslargely true to the original, while presenting the story in a fresh, funny way that makes it highly accessible and hugely entertaining for junior readers. Comical illustrations are featured throughout, which perfectly complement the witty text. * BookTrust *
an unputdownable version of one of the great adventure stories, and very, very funny * Books for Keeps *
A truly epic (and hilarious!) adventure. . . Youngsters will love this voyage with a wacky gang of heroes in Clare Pollard's laugh-out-loud retelling of the classic Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, complete with a fresh and funny twist, and French-British artist Macha Yao's lively illustrations. . . Pollard brings her sense of fun and delightful way with words to this madcap retelling of a favourite, timeless tale which will inspire youngsters to broaden their reading and discover more of the legendary and action-packed adventures of the ancients. * Yorkshire Evening Post *
fast-moving with in-jokes and surprises throughout. The main storyline is obviously well known and doesn't deviate but the addition of the three children gives it extra depth and means it is engaging for all readers including those who know what should be happening. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *
This reimagined story for 8-13 year olds plays with Greek myth, adding humour and sharp twists that give a familiar adventure a contemporary and original feel * The School Reading List *